Shimla, February 23 The e-auction process for retail liquor outlets in Himachal Pradesh for the financial year 2026-27 began on Monday.
The state government has approved the allocation of retail liquor units through a transparent online e-auction system this year, and applicants will be able to participate in the bidding process remotely from their homes or offices, a statement issued here said.
The e-auction process was initiated for the districts of Kinnaur, Hamirpur, and Chamba on Monday. The e-auction will be conducted unit-by-unit, with separate online bids invited for each retail excise liquor unit.
For the liquor units of the Kinnaur, Hamirpur, and Chamba districts, online applications will be accepted from February 23 to 26, and the auction of retail liquor units will take place on February 28.
For the districts of Sirmour, Una, and Baddi, applications can be submitted from February 24 to 26, and the auction will be conducted on March 2. Applications will be accepted from February 25 to 27 for Solan, Kangra, and Bilaspur, and the auction will take place on March 3.
For the districts of Mandi and Nurpur, applications can be submitted from February 26 to 28, with the auction on March 5. For the districts of Shimla and Kullu, applications can be submitted from February 27 until March 3, and the auction will take place on March 7, the statement added.
